ORAM Field Research and Needs Assessment Consultant job at ALIGHT
JOB DETAILS:

Purpose and Objectives
To identify the understanding of inclusive programming and the level of accessibility of program services to marginalized and vulnerable groups for more inclusive programing in target refugee settlements– Nakivale, Oruchinga, Kyangwali, Kyaka II, Rwamwanja settlements.
To identify needs and barriers accessing services for marginalized and vulnerable refugees and host communities – Nakivale, Oruchinga, Kyangwali, Kyaka II, Rwamwanja settlements.
To provide recommendations for more inclusive programming in target refugee settlements– Nakivale, Oruchinga, Kyangwali, Kyaka II, Rwamwanja settlements for ALIGHT and other service providers/ actors; as well as recommendations for a subsequent training with service providers.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Inception report for the planned research, including a dissemination plan for the report
• Liaison with UNHCR and OPM on the planned research to obtain input and buy in on the research design; as well as any necessary permission required from OPM for the research
• Conduct a do no harm approach and risk assessment for the research; as well as signposting for support/ services in case this is needed for research participants following the research
• Identify extremely vulnerable and marginalized asylum seekers and refugees to participate in the research
• Draft data collection tools and finalise these based on input from ALIGHT, UNHCR and OPM
• Conduct Key Informant Interviews with service providers and actors in the target settlements
• Map the marginalized community by geography and size and other pertinent characteristics;
• Hire data collectors to aid in the data collection
• Conduct the data collection with extremely vulnerable and marginalized asylum seekers and refugees assessing their needs and the barriers to accessing services and their needs being met by service providers;
• Draft report on findings and recommendations for inclusive programming and good practices that can be scaled up by key stakeholders;
• Share the report with respective stakeholders to receive feedback on findings and recommendations in report;
• Liaising and working closely with UNHCR hold stakeholder roundtable in settlements to discuss the report;
• Finalise the report including feedback from ALIGHT, UNHCR, OPM and other stakeholders
• Work closely with the ALIGHT Uganda office, ORAM’s parent organization and partner on the ground on coordination and support.

REQUIREMENTS
Relevant research qualification
• Experience in conducting field research, ideally in refugee settings, with demonstrated evidence with 2 examples of relevant work
• Proven ability to conduct inclusive and sensitive needs assessments;
• Proven high level of written English;
• Proven experience in report writing;
• Knowledge on the humanitarian setting, asylum and migration in Uganda;
• A good understanding of the humanitarian principles and operations of the UNHCR in Uganda, as well as other key stakeholders in the field;
• Knowledge and understanding of issues facing the most vulnerable and socially marginalized asylum seekers and refugees;
• Proven ability to work with diverse communities;
• Dedication to inclusion of marginalized communities;
• High level of professionalism;
• Creativity and strong problem-solving skills;
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team;
• Ability to work remotely;
• Ability to connect with a wide range of stakeholders;
• Discipline, strong organizational skills and attention to detail required;
• Knowledge of French and / or Swahili a plus.
• Experience in data analysis, presentation methods and data analysis.



ORAM Training Consultant job at ALIGHT Purpose and Objectives
• To increase the accessibility of program services to marginalized and vulnerable groups for more inclusive programing in Uganda – Nakivale, Oruchinga, Kyangwali, Kyaka II, Rwamwanja settlements.
• To strengthen the knowledge and skills of duty bearers and services providers on inclusion of marginalized and vulnerable groups in planning for services.
• To provide training sessions to provide duty bearers and service providers with an understanding of inclusive programming and working with marginalized and vulnerable groups.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Inception report outlining the training plan, schedule, target groups etc., based on assessment report
• Set up and hold meetings with ALIGHT, UNHCR and OPM to discuss the consultancy and initial plans for the trainings and solicit input
• Develop training content together with ORAM’s Senior Program Manager and Field Research Consultant; in consultation with and input from ALIGHT, UNHCR and OPM
• Map the service providers and duty bearers targeted for the training
• Prepare training content schedule, invitation letters etc, to the targeted service providers and duty bearers
• Organize and conduct training sessions for service providers and duty bearers on the inclusion of marginalized and vulnerable refugee groups in five refugee settlements;
• Conduct pre and post-training surveys;
• Evaluate the impact of the training sessions on inclusive programming;
• Draft report on training impact;
• Dissemination of the training findings
• Provide regular reports to ORAM’s Senior Program Manager;
• Act as the organization’s point person and ambassador in Uganda;

REQUIREMENTS
• Relevant qualifications suitable for this consultancy i.e., Inclusivity, Trainer
• Experience in training on inclusion with demonstrated evidence of experience i.e. submission of training reports
• Proven ability to develop specified training content;
• Proven high level of written and spoken English;
• Knowledge on the humanitarian setting, asylum and migration in Uganda;
• A good understanding of the humanitarian principles and operations of the UNHCR in Uganda, as well as other key stakeholders in the field;
• Knowledge and understanding of issues facing the most vulnerable and socially marginalized asylum seekers and refugees;
• Proven ability to work with diverse communities;
• Dedication to inclusion of marginalized communities;
• High level of professionalism;
• Ability to work independently;
• Ability to work remotely;
• Ability to connect with a wide range of stakeholders;
• Discipline, strong organizational skills and attention to detail required.